Fuyu persimmon (asian)
Fuyu persimmon (asian) needs about 200 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife. About 97% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 200 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 200 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 7-10 (general guide for persimmon (asian))
- Pollination
- Mostly self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. Fuyu Persimmon Tree | $44.95 | 2-3' 4 sizes, $44.95–$99.95 | In stock | View |
| Brighter Blooms Fuyu Persimmon Tree | $179.99 | 3-4 ft. 7 sizes, $87.99–$303.99 | In stock | View |
| Stark Bro's Fuyu Asian Persimmon Tree | $69.99 | standard | Sold out | View |
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Fuyu Persimmon Tree | $107.95 | standard 3 sizes, $107.95–$388.62 | Sold out | View |
Some links may become affiliate links; that never changes which nurseries we list. Disclosure.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other persimmon (asian) varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Tanenashi | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Fuyu Imoto | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Hana Fuyu | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Suruga | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Giombo | Not rated | 7-10 | listed | |
| Hiratanenashi | Not rated | 7-10 | listed | |
| Ichi Ki Kei Jiro | Not rated | 7-10 | listed |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Fuyu persimmon (asian) need?
About 200 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife.
Does Fuyu persimmon (asian) fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 200 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 97% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do. LSU AgCenter lists it for both north and south Louisiana.
Does Fuyu persimmon (asian) need a pollinator?
Mostly self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Fuyu persimmon (asian)?
Zones 7-10 as a general guide for persimmon (asian).
Where can I buy Fuyu persimmon (asian)?
We found it at 4 online nurseries on our last check, 2 with it in stock, from $44.95. See the price table above.